UST Alumni Magazine , Winter 2005

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UST Alumni Magazine Winter 2005 A Never-Ending Tale of Alumni-Giving Living Drama: Passion on Stage Inspiring Travel: Free Spirit on Wheels contents Leisure & Lifestyle People Watch Greetings from your Alumni Team! Terri Yvonne 10 Giving Spirit 04 Alumni Benefits 27 Alumni Activities 19 03 14 16 18 28 President’s Message Alum-e-Nation University Spotlight Young Achievers Forthcoming Events Dear Alumni, May we first wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! During this festive season, we bring you the UST Alumni Magazine, a new publication that focuses on highlighting the dynamic growth of our vibrant, multi-faceted alumni community. Alumni Magazine 02 25 Editorial Board of UST Alumni Magazine Terri Lai, OUDPA Yvonne Li, OUDPA Mendy Wong, OUDPA Francis Chan, 2005 BBA (MGTO) Pan Hui, Year 3 BBA (GBUS) Panda Hung, Year 2 BBA (GBUS) Published by the Alumni Relations Unit (ARU) of the Office of University Development and Public Affairs (OUDPA), this is the University’s official publication tailor-made for you. ARU’s mission is to serve as a bridge between the University and its 25,000-strong alumni, and to foster a longterm, mutually beneficial relationship. To achieve this, we welcome your suggestions, ideas and contributions of articles and pictures to Alumni Magazine. We look forward to discovering and featuring the “never-ending stories” about all of you, like the exciting ones we bring you in this issue. Send them to us and stay in touch through the University’s gift to you: a free UST email account at Alum-e-Nation – UST’s e-communication system for alumni. Following our popular tradition of organizing 10th anniversary reunions for each graduating class, the University hosted a most successful Homecoming Dinner last October for Class of 1995. So Class of 1996, get ready for a fun-filled, heart-warming event in 2006! We know we can count on your continued support, so that your alma mater can reach new heights through your partnership. Let’s kindle the UST spirit in all of us, as the University celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2006! Yours, Terri Lai (Assistant Director) Yvonne Li (University Development Officer) Alumni Relations Unit, Office of University Development and Public Affairs

The year end is a time to take stock and look to the future. The year 2005 is another fruitful year for UST, epitomized by the launch of the HKUST Strategic Plan 2005-2020 in June. Since then, the term “world academic leader” – our goal of development in 15 years – has become the new buzzword on and off campus. UST aims to establish itself as an academic mecca for the region, a place where the best scholars congregate and work with an international student body of outstanding quality. One of the major initiatives under the Strategic Plan is to attract a number of international academic stars to join the ranks of our already distinguished faculty. The star scholars will form the core of a new Institute for Advanced Study, modeled on its world-renowned namesake in Princeton. Under their tutelage, the best students from around the world will work with local talents here at UST. The Institute will go a long way toward highlighting the scholastic achievements of UST and Hong Kong as a whole. China initiatives constitute another major part of our overall strategy. The University’s goal is to expand our impact on education and technology-related developments on the Mainland. This year, some of the country’s top high school graduates have already been admitted to UST and the HKUST Zhejiang Advanced Manufacturing Institute was officially opened. In Nansha, with the strong support of the Fok Ying Tung Foundation and the Guangzhou Government, we are confident that the building work for the state-of-the-art research and education institute will be completed in two years. As for undergraduate education at UST, this will move further toward a broad-based, flexible and inter-disciplinary mode of learning. The new School of Innovation and Technology Management highlights our future direction in this regard. It is intended that the new School will integrate the full spectrum of disciplines in science, technology and management. Now that you are developing your careers or pursuing advanced studies, you will appreciate how important it is for students to be tutored in a cross-disciplinary environment, so that they will be able to face up to the challenges of a fast-changing world. More than six months after the Strategic Plan was launched, I am glad to let you know that we have received very encouraging responses from different sectors of the community. The major donations and pledges the University received in the past year are strong indications of society’s endorsement. And we are most heartened that our alumni have continued to give generously, which sent a strong message to society that you are firmly behind your alma mater. Your backing will further embolden us as we work to enlist more support to UST from the Government and industries. As I count our blessings and achievements, I am ever more convinced that a university’s accomplishments are not only defined in laboratories, academic journals, rankings and patent applications. As importantly, the University’s achievements are prominently displayed in you as graduates. You have helped UST to establish itself as one of the best tertiary institutions in Asia. You have won respect for yourselves and UST through your academic work, career achievements and service to society. As we take this fine institution to the world stage, you are the ambassadors and partners on which your alma mater can most proudly rely. I look forward to your support in every way to help fulfill our shared vision. May I wish you a successful and happy 2006. The UST Vision: World Academic Leader President’s message Prof Paul Chu Alumni Magazine 03 Alumni Magazine 04 giving spirit Alumni Make Historic Donation Responding to the University’s appeal regarding the Matching Grant, alumni donated more than HK$10 million to their alma mater within several months! In November, the University received its largest-ever alumni gift – a HK$10 million donation from Mr Liu Sing-Cheong and his wife, Ms Wong Po-Yuk, establishing a scholarship fund to recruit students from developing countries. Mr Liu Sing- Cheong, a homegrown entrepreneur, is a graduate of the University's first MBA class, while Ms Wong took postgraduate degrees in both business studies and social science from UST. 'My wife and I are very proud to be associated with this world-class institution. The education we received here has been an invaluable asset in our careers. UST reinforced for me the notion that education is the key to success, not only for individuals, but also organizations and countries,' said Mr Liu during the donation ceremony held in November. Thanking the couple, President Prof Paul Chu said: 'Mr and Mrs Liu exemplify the finest qualities of UST's graduates. They are dedicated professionals and entrepreneurs who are eager to share the joy of their success by giving back to society and their alma mater.” Mr Liu has long been a staunch supporter of UST. He is a Corporate Advisor to the HKUST Business School and Director of the HKUST R and D Corporation. In 2001, the University conferred an Honorary Fellowship upon Mr Liu in recognition of his innovations in business management. UST has always treasured its close relationship with the community. Recently, that relationship has reached new heights with an exceptional surge in support and contributions to the University, coinciding with the launch of the government’s Second Matching Grant Scheme. This tremendous goodwill emanates from a range of sources including major philanthropists, corporations, private individuals and alumni. Philanthropist Promotes Strategic Plan and China Initiatives The University gratefully received its largest-ever pledge in July. Mr Ian Fok Chun Wan presented a cheque for HK$800 million to UST on behalf of the Fok Ying Tung Foundation. Mr Henry Fok Ying Tung, Chairman of the Foundation, said: “The University’s Strategic Plan highlights the important initiatives that will extend its impact on higher education in Mainland China. I am confident that with this gift UST will also contribute further to the social and economic development of Hong Kong, the Pearl River Delta and beyond.” Alumni Magazine 05 In October, graduates and guests donated about HK$80,000 to UST at a fundraising auction during the Class of 1995 Homecoming Dinner. How to Turn $250,000 into $1 Million! Under the Matching Grant Scheme, all contributions to the University blossom in value. Our 1995 ISMT graduate Andy Wong (pictured fourth from right) was one person who wanted to make the most of the Scheme’s benefits. A previous donor under the first Matching Grant in 2003, Andy pledged to personally match up to HK$250,000 in donations received from his fellow alumni this year. Testifying to the tremendous support the University enjoys from its graduates, most of whom are in the early stages of their careers, over 150 alumni responded to Andy’s generous offer. Within a month, the HK$250,000 was collected, and true to his word, Andy was only too happy to double the sum. With the Government’s matching award included, Andy and his fellow alumni raised a total of HK$1 million for their alma mater. “I was privileged to enjoy the University’s first-rate faculty and facilities. My education at UST has been an enormous asset in my professional life,” said Andy, who works in the finance sector. “I remember reading an impressive story regarding an alumna Rachel Ngai* in the alumni newsletter and realized how a scholarship could help financially-deprived young people to pursue their studies.” “This donation is to be applied to the HKUST Alumni Scholarship Fund to help nurture students into talented leaders and full contributors to society,” said Andy. * Rachel Ngai’s story was featured in the UST alumni newsletter in 2003. While she was an undergraduate at UST in 1993, she received scholarships that eased her family’s financial burden, enabling her to focus on her studies and achieve brilliant results. She joined the prestigious London School of Economics as a faculty member several years ago, at the young age of 27. Rachel told Alumni Magazine that she was very happy that her experiences inspired the donations from Andy and fellow alumni. Gift from Class of 1995 Class Gift 2005 This year, our fresh graduates have started a great tradition and participated in the Class Gift program. By donating HK$100, they could get a limited-edition HKUST Certificate Folder with a special letter of congratulations from the President. The response to the Class Gift program was very encouraging. All folders were sold out within a short period of time bringing over HK$30,000 to the University. Alumni Magazine 06 giving spirit (Prof Jack Lau) 1994 PhD (ELEC) (Perception Digital) Jack Jack Tee Alumni have shown their commitment as members of the UST family through unfailing support for their alma mater. Their generosity has been demonstrated in a variety of ways: by adopting a seat at the lecture theater, wearing a UST T-shirt, purchasing a painting at a charity exhibition, sponsoring student competitions and rebuilding a primary school on the Mainland. The following stories illustrate how passionate our alumni feel about UST and how generous they are when giving to the University and the community. (LTC) “EMERSON TECHNOLOGY AWARD - ERIC WU” (Eric Wu) 1998 MPhil (MECH) Emerson Climate Technologies (Copeland Corporation) Eric Emerson 1,000 Eric Eric Eric Eric Adopt-a-Seat LTC “gold seat” Eric Jack 4 22 Jack 2005-2020 Jack 2000 11 Jack Jack 400 MP3 Perception Digital Alumni Magazine 07 (Terry Leung) 1995 BEng (COMP) 2002 MBA (Mavis Lee) 1999 BBA (ACCT) Alumni Magazine 08 giving spirit Radica Radica Systems Limited 6 Radica CEO (Francis Kwok) 1998 BSc (PHYS) Francis Radica Radical Francis Radical Radica Francis marketing IT target marketing Radica e-Marketing software Radica 3 3 Radica Creative e-Marketing Award Program 3 e-Marketing Radica Radica Creative e-Marketing Award Radica BUPA Health Insurance Regene Sime Darby Motor Services Limited “alumnigiving” Milestone Epochal Bravery e-bright; Contribut-e; MAD Francis CEO e- Marketing Francis “Radically creative” Alumni Magazine 09 2003 2003 (IEMBA) IEMBA IEMBA IEMBA 4 IEMBA IEMBA IEMBA 90 IEMBA Flying Free Proud of You If you would like to support the University's development, please make your donation at www.ust.hk/alumni/donation . Thank you! Alumni Magazine 010 people watch Living Drama : Passion on Stage Alumni Magazine 010 Passion brings devotion. But how many of us actually find the spark that sets us alight? For a number of alumni, the setting up of the HKUST Drama Alumni Association in 2003 has proved just such a catalyst, firing their imaginations and driving them to turn their theatrical dreams into reality. United in their love of the theater, members of the drama group have shown the UST spirit of dedication and discovery in spending most of their spare time – and more – working to improve their craft and to find fresh ways of interpreting life as art. In doing so, they have created a sense of solidarity among the group that really shows in their performances. For one ISMT graduate, what started out as a chance to draw attention to himself has turned into an inspirational pursuit that has shown him the profound nature of the performing arts, reinforced the benefits of teamwork, and given him the satisfaction of following an interest he truly loves. For other alumni, it has resulted in new career directions. One computer science alumnus has even managed to run an IT business, take a Master’s degree in IT and direct several plays. How could he tackle all three? When you have passion, all things become possible. With efficient time management and the will to succeed, he was able to work and study and still find the space for the dramatic world he loves. Drama has drawn these different people together, given them a chance to explore and develop their inner selves and brought new meaning to their lives. Passion, courage, perseverance, solidarity – essentials of drama and even more so in life! Alumni Magazine 011 Walter 2002 2003 (Walter) 1998 BEng (COMP) 2000 3 Bharata Natyam Alumni Magazine 012 IT Ken Cool 500 Amy Sally (Sally) 1999 BBA (MGTO) (Amy) 2000 BBA (MARK) (Ken) 1998 BEng (COMP) 2005 MSc (IT) Walter MSc (IT) programming development team leader people watch 2004 7 2005 1 Deluxe Alumni Magazine 013 EQ IQ 2004 1997 BBA (ISMT) Alumni Magazine 014 Alum-e-Nation AeN, short for Alum-e-Nation, is a convenient, new e-communication system set up by the University to keep alumni in contact with their alma mater and friends. The system combines the FREE alumni email service (previously called Internet Services for Alumni or ISA) with other special features including eCards, Alumni Directory, and News Update service. Most UST alums have already activated their AeN accounts. Have you? Email Alias and Email Forwarding All alumni are entitled to a 10MB free email account with the University. Through which, you can receive regular updates, job information, announcements and benefits from your alma mater and alumni groups. To own a more personalized email address, you can create an Email Alias*, e.g. anita.cheung@alumni.ust.hk. Much easier to remember! For further convenience and closer connection with the University, we recommend you to set up an Email Forwarding function so that incoming mails can be redirected to your preferred email address. Activating your Email Alias and Forwarding your emails 1. Login to AeN, click “Alumni Zone” in the top left corner and choose “My Profile”. 2. Click “Modify Your Info” at the bottom. * Please note that Email Alias only creates an address NOT a username, which means users will still have to use their original usernames (e.g. fn03ctw) to login to the system. Alumni Directory and My Profile The Alumni Directory can help you find your old friends instantly! This new online database is equipped with a comprehensive search function to help alumni locate each other. Update your details in “My Profile” now, so fellow alumni can look you up. For enquiries, please contact the staff of the University’s Alumni Relations Unit (T: 2358 6158, E: alumni@ust.hk). Just 4 simple steps: All UST alumni are eligible to use AeN. ISA users can simply login to the new system with their ISA usernames and passwords. Activating your AeN account 1. Go to http://www.alumni.ust.hk 2. Click “Account Activation” button. 3. Fill in the required information. 4. Click “Submit” button. Get Connected No Alumni Magazine 015 Unique eCards More than 20 e-cards for different celebrations and festive occasions are available on AeN. These are for the EXCLUSIVE use of UST alumni. Check them out! UST alumna Carrie Law, 1996 BSc (PHYS) 1999 MPhil (PHYS), has helped AeN design more than 10 e-cards. Below, she discusses her artistic approach. ow!! AeN Carrie Your e-cards are beautifully designed. How much time have you spent learning to draw? Actually, I haven’t taken formal lessons. I just really love to draw and have produced many previous works. How would you describe your style? Well, I try to make my designs natural and convey a feeling of warmth. Yes, we can see and feel that in the cards. The drawings look very soft. How do you actually design them? First, I make a draft with colored pens. Then I scan this into the computer and use graphics software, such as CorelDraw, to work on it further. Interesting! Thank you for sharing how your cards are created. TIPS on drawing eCards: www.alumni.ust.hk www.alumni.ust.hk (Forwarding) Alumni Magazine 016 university spotlight University Maintains World Top 50 Spot Maintaining its position among the world’s top 50 universities, UST has achieved 43rd spot in the Times Higher Education Supplement (THES)’s 2005 World University Rankings, published in November. Building a Globalized Campus The Strategic Plan sets out a framework for UST to become a global academic hub. Along with increased exchange opportunities for our Hong Kong students, admissions of high-flying nonlocal students are seen rising, potentially to 25 per cent of total undergraduate intake in the next 10 years. Of the approximately 1,800 new undergraduates admitted this year, nationals of Britain, Denmark, Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the United States all now call UST “home”, while applications from mainland students tripled to more than 3,000, of which 160 were successful. New Institute Promotes Green Future The University has established the Institute for the Environment (IENV) in response to mounting global concern about sustainable development. Under its aegis, faculty from the four Schools will conduct extensive multi-disciplinary research into important environmental issues, including air pollution, water quality wastewater treatment, and waste minimization. “UST is already home to Hong Kong’s largest team of top researchers specializing in environmental issues,” said Prof Moe Cheung, Co-Director of the Institute and Head of Civil Engineering. “By pulling them together under the IENV, we can maximize our contributions and make Hong Kong a global leader in environmental research.” THES Rankings 2005 Rank School Name 1 Harvard University US 2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology US 3 Cambridge University UK 4 Oxford University UK 5 Stanford University US 6 University of California, Berkeley US 7 Yale University US 8 California Institute of Technology US 9 Princeton University US 10 Ecole Polytechnique France 41 The University of Hong Kong China 43 HKUST China 51 The Chinese University of Hong Kong China Country EMBA Ranks No.2 in the World The Kellogg-HKUST EMBA has leapt to No. 2 in the world according to the Financial Times (FT) 2005 Global EMBA Rankings. The results, released in late October, show the University’s consistent improvement from 6th place last year and 9th in 2003. The widely respected publication also notes that this is the highest a Chinese school has ever appeared in an FT business school ranking. Alumni Magazine 017 PG Team Wins Earthquake Engineering Comp A team of five civil engineering postgraduate students won this year’s Introducing Demonstrating Earthquake Engineering Research in Schools (IDEERS) competition, held in Taipei in September. Participants were required to construct a model of an earthquake resistant building. UST outperformed their competitors, using only 318g of additional materials to strengthen the structure, which was able to withstand the maximum vibration of 1,500 gal in the competition. Putonghua Debating Success The University’s Putonghua Debating Team, the first Hong Kong team to compete in the final round of the highly acclaimed International Varsity Debate, grabbed first runner-up prize in Singapore in September. The UST Team was selected to represent Hong Kong after winning the Hong Kong Joint Tertiary Institutions Putonghua Debating Competition. New Chancellor Attends Congregation The University’s new Chancellor, Chief Executive the Honorable Donald Tsang, officiated at the 13th Congregation ceremony in November. 3,085 students graduated over three days and Honorary Doctorates were awarded to the celebrated physicists and Nobel Laureates Prof Alexei Abrikosov, discoverer of Type II superconductors, and Prof Samuel CC Ting, who demonstrated the existence of the J Particle. Dr John Chen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sybase, was also awarded a doctorate honoris causa for his exemplary business leadership and outstanding contributions to Sino-US relations. On hand to formally open proceedings for the Congregation, Mr Tsang also officiated at the unveiling of a sculpture dedicated to UST Pro-Chancellor and Court Chairman, Dr the Honorable Sir Sze-Yuen Chung. The bronze bust was sculpted by the British artist Prof Anthony Stones, Y K Pao Distinguished Visiting Artist and UST Artist-in-Residence. Robot Team Climbs High The Holy-Flame robot team won second runner-up prize in the Asia-Pacific Broadcast Union’s Robocon 2005 held in August in Beijing, the highest-ever finish for a Hong Kong team. Holy- Flame, comprising six undergraduate students from Electronic, Mechanical and Computer Engineering, became this year’s Hong Kong representatives after winning the Hong Kong Robocon competition in June. Alumni Magazine 018 9 5 young achievers Cynthia Lo, 2004 BSc (MATH) Chris Yip, 2004 BBA (ACCT & FINA) 2008 1 (ACCA) 2005 ACCA 3 227 3 Prof Sabrina Kwan Prof Clive Lennox Prof Lennox Alumni Magazine 019 alumni activities Established in April, the Mechanical Engineering Graduates’ Association (MEGA) is an active alumni group, fostering relationship between the Department and Mechanical Engineering (MECH) graduates. The first event was the Alumni Day held in April to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the graduation of the first MECH class and the birth of MEGA. In November, a Career Talk was organized to provide networking opportunities for alumni and students. Nine MECH graduates were invited to share their experience in different industries, including aircraft engineering, building services, electronic packaging, manufacturing, vehicle maintenance and testing laboratories. 9 CEO CEO IBM China/Hong Kong Limited QualComm International CEO Civil Engineering Alumni- Reunion On Campus The Department of Civil Engineering, in collaboration with the Civil Engineering Alumni Association, organized a Homecoming Reunion Dinner in September. The function was well attended by around 150 CIVL alumni of various years, faculty and staff, despite the typhoon signal No.3 was issued. All attendees had a joyful and memorable evening. Beginning of a New MTMAA Odyssey The 2nd term of the Executive Committee of Master of Technology Management Alumni Association (MTMAA) was elected in June. The new committee is ready to work together for the benefits of the MTM alumni community in the next two years. “Your wish is our command,” said Thomas Cheung 2004 MTM (GLM), President of MTMAA, to his fellow MTM alumni. Mechanical Engineering Graduates’ Association – MEGA Events Civil Engineering Alumni – Reunion On Campus Career Talk Alumni Day Mainland Visit in autumn Alumni Magazine 020 alumni activities SBM Alumni Dinner Organized by the School of Business and Management (SBM), an alumni dinner was held on campus in August. The event kicked off a wide range of SBM UG alumni services. The Executive Committee of the newly established Marketing Alumni Association was also inaugurated at this function. The graduation dinner organized by the Accounting Class of 2005 at Regal Hongkong Hotel in August proved an evening of great fun and nostalgia. Class of 1995 Homecoming Dinner Year 2005 is a meaningful year for the Class of 1995 as it marks the 10th anniversary of their graduation. To commemorate this special occasion, the Office of University Development and Public Affairs, together with the four Schools, co-organized the “HKUST Class of 1995 Homecoming Dinner” in October. The reunion was joined by about 200 alumni and guests. President Paul Chu and Mrs May Chu attended the event as the Guests of Honor while President Emeritus Prof Chia-Wei Woo and Mrs Yvonne Woo were the special guests. Council Member Ms Christine Loh made a keynote speech. The evening was a wonderful occasion for the participants to share remembrances, renew ties and learn the information about the University’s latest development. Accounting – Class of 2005 Graduation Dinner Inauguration of the newly established Marketing Alumni Association Alumni Magazine 021 During the Annual Dinner held in November, the Founding President of the HKUST Accounting Alumni Association, Sunny Chow 1995 BBA (ACCT) presented the UST 10th Anniversary Commemorative Book to Prof Sabrina Kwan. The Book was jointly signed by President Chu, Prof Chia-Wei Woo and Mr Sean Lin (President of the HKUST Alumni Association). It was bid by Sunny at the Class of 1995 Homecoming Dinner for HK$18,000. Sunny donated over HK$42,000 at that Homecoming Dinner, in support of the University’s development. He offered the Book to the Department of Accounting as a token of gratitude and appreciation. Accounting Alumni Association Annual Dinner MBA Alumni- a “R~I~C~H” Community (Reunion, international Network, continuous Learning and Heart to School and Community) MBA Mini-Olympics 2005 The “MBA Mini-Olympics” brought more than 200 alumni, family and friends, current students and faculty members back to the campus in September. SBM proudly presents the MBA Alumni Achievement Award, which was established in 2004 to honor alumni who are preeminent in their fields and Congratulations to Winners of the MBA Alumni Achievement Award 2005 From left to right: Panel judges Prof Leonard Cheng, Prof Caroline Wang, the five winners for 2005: Estella Ng (PT95), Lilian Leung (FT95), Petty Lai (FT95), Kenneth Ho (PT95), K S Chow (PT95), and Prof Steven DeKrey. Trailwalker 2005 – Four Teams, One Dream Four HKUST MBA teams participated in Trailwalker 2005 organized by Oxfam Hong Kong in November. They all successfully completed the 100km MacLehose trail in less than 48 hours. More than HK$150,000 was raised to support Oxfam’s poverty projects across Asia and Africa. have shown their support and commitment to the continued development of the School. The 2005 awards were presented at the 10th Graduation Anniversary Reunion Dinner for the MBA Class of 1995 in November. MBA Alumni – a 'R~I~C~H' Community (‘Reunion, International Network, Continuous Learning and Heart to School and Community’) Finance Sports Day Jointly organized by the Department of Finance and the BSc in Quantitative Finance students, the Finance Sports Day was successfully held in November. To foster the relationship between the Department and its students and alumni, the Finance Sports Day is an annual departmental event. Launch of the Finance Alumni Network The HKUST Finance Alumni Network <http://fnalumni.ust.hk/> is designed to serve the finance alumni community better in terms of resources and information sharing. It covers alumni news, social events announcements, career information and discussion forums. Alumni Magazine 022 alumni activities 2003 Physics Alumni Association Hi Wind Ensemble Alumni, As the Founding Chairperson of the Wind Ensemble, I cherish the good old days when we practiced and performed in high spirits. Since the band has established for more than a decade, I am looking for former members hoping to organize reunions and practice sessions with the current students. To enjoy “new times” with old friends, please send your name, contact information and year of graduation to matthew@ustaa.hk or su_upo@stu.ust.hk. I look forward to meeting you all soon! Cheers, Matthew Ip 1995 BSc (MATH) Looking for Long Lost Wind Ensemble Friends A cherished photo from Matthew EAS Network Formed Congratulations to the first intake of Early Admissions Scheme (EAS) students on their graduation! To provide a communication platform to help EAS graduates stay in touch with their alma mater, an EAS alumni group, “EAS Network”, was established in July. President Chu hosted a dinner to honor the first EAS graduating class. Court member Dr Ronnie Chan also attended as special guest. (UCAA) 2004 11 12 23 al_choir@ust.hk UCAA University Choir Alumni Association Alumni Magazine 023 HKUST Alumni Association – “Live in Excellence, Forwarding our Best' HKUST Alumni Association (HKUSTAA), formed by a group of enthusiastic UST alumni, is an active alumni body. During the past year, they organized various gatherings, seminars and special events. Executive Committee Retreat in February A movie night, showing “Howl's Moving Castle”, directed by Hayao Miyazaki ( ), was held in March to raise fund for the newly established “HKUST Alumni Association Scholarship Fund”. Supported Student Affairs Office’s Confluence Dinner in April Bowling gathering in July Dolphin watching cum eco tour in October Ice-cream tasting in August Outing to Tung Lung Chau in May BBQ in April Alumni Magazine 024 alumni activities Alumni Gatherings in Shanghai Our alumni group in Shanghai has been active in organizing and co-organizing functions with alumni groups of other Hong Kong tertiary institutions. Interview with Chen Zhiheng ( ) 2001 PhD (ELEC) Zhiheng received his BSc and MSc degrees in Radio Engineering from Southeast University (Nanjing, China) in 1992 and 1995 and completed his PhD degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at UST in 2001. He is now working at the Integrated Systems Laboratory, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, in Switzerland. A Warm Get-together in Cambridge About 10 alumni who are now studying or teaching in Cambridge got together for their first alumni gathering in November in Cambridge, UK. Working in Switzerland AM = Alumni Magazine Z = Zhiheng AM: Have you found UST’s PhD program helpful to your research or career? Z: Studying at UST has been critical to my career, not just helpful. AM: What made you decide to take a PhD at UST? Z: To be honest, I knew very little about UST until I started studying there. Today, UST has a very strong reputation in the academic world and is generally very well known. But, 10 years ago, UST was too young for most people outside Hong Kong to know much about it. You might say it was just luck – or perhaps destiny – that I became an alumnus. AM: What do you miss most about UST? Z: UST has a beautiful campus and I miss that a lot. But what I miss most is the UST spirit of adventure and pioneering outlook. I benefited a lot from my professors in the ELEC Department in both my research as well as personal development. In fact, I still visit the ELEC homepage regularly and enjoy finding out about their new achievements! AM: What advice would you give to UST graduates today, particularly those interested in entering your field? Z: I don’t think I can give much “professional” advice. The only thing I would like to say is: “Think independently, work as a team”. Zhiheng with his family One of the highlights this year was a gathering attended by more than 100 alumni of HKUST, HKU, CUHK and Peking University at Grand Regalia. Prof Chia-Wei Woo was invited as the Guest of Honor to share a major project to turn part of the Yangpu District ( ) of Shanghai into a knowledge-based community. To foster relationship between the University and alumni in Shanghai, the SBM Shanghai Office organized an Alumni Party at Ambassy Court in November. Prof Chia-Wei Woo and Mrs Yvonne Woo also joined the function. Alumni Magazine 025 7 4 JR 11 GPS 90 GPS GPS GPS NAVI CODE 323(1500cc) 1620km HK$430 30.7km HK$85 leisure & lifestyle 2006 http://www.38creative.com (Terry Leung) 1995 BEng(COMP) 2002 MBA (Mavis Lee) 1999 BBA (ACCT) Alumni Magazine 026 (Matthew Ip) 1995 BSc (MATH) leisure & lifestyle 11 30 http://go.to/matip Alumni Magazine 027 alumni benefits Free Alumni Email Account All UST alumni are entitled to have a 10MB free email account given by the University. Please go to www.alumni.ust.hk for activation. For details, please read p.14 – 15. Campus Facilities 1. Library a. Library Cards Alumni can apply for a library card on payment of the appropriate fee. The first year’s fee is waived for HKUST Alumni Association members and HKUST Credit Card holders. b. Alumni e-Resources This service provides access to selected databases for UST graduates. There is an annual subscription charge to cover service costs. HKUST Alumni Association members and HKUST Credit Card holders are eligible for a 20% discount. 2. Sports Facilities All alumni are entitled to a free Sports Facilities User Card, renewable annually. Sports facilities include badminton courts, tennis courts, fitness center and swimming pools. 3. Car Parking HKUST Alumni Association members and HKUST Credit Card holders can enjoy a discount on University parking charges ($10 for one hour, $20 for two hours or $30 per day). 4. University Center and Visitor Center Alumni are eligible to book University Center facilities, e.g. music lounge and activities room, and reserve rooms at the Visitor Center through the Alumni Relations Unit. For further details, please visit www.ust.hk/alumni. * All the above benefits are subject to changes. Please refer to the relevant websites for updates. Continuing Education at CL3 All HKUST alumni can receive a 10% discount on standard tuition fees for all HKUST College of Lifelong Learning (CL3) programs. CL3, established in 2000, is a non-profit-making organization wholly owned by HKUST. It seeks to foster a lifelong learning culture using innovative teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of working people in a changing world. Subjects include business & management, design, finance & accounting, information technology, language & communications, tourism & hospitality, and logistics, among many others. For program details, please visit www.CL3.ust.hk . Program enquiries: 2358 6123 / 2528 3801 / CL3@ust.hk Customized training enquiries: 2528 3865 / CL3prog@ust.hk HKUST Crystal Business Card Holder To encourage our alumni to further excel their capabilities in their respective fields, the University is honored to be the support base for our alumni. To tie in with this thinking, the Office of University Development and Public Affairs has recently designed a set of crystal souvenir for your office decoration or a gift for friends. Having the UST’s logo handcrafted on the front and the sundial embedded in the middle of the crystal base, together with two crystal rolls, the set serves as either a business card holder or a paper weight. It is now available for sale at the Souvenir Center at a promotional price of HK$280 (Original price is HK$350). Check it out now! New HKUST Credit Card – Launching In Spring 2006 New card design, more benefits! Your UST identity! • Perpetual annual fee waiver • Extra alumni discounts Most importantly, every time you spend with your HKUST Credit Card, The Bank of China will contribute 0.4% of your spending to UST. At no extra cost, you can make contributions to your alma mater for its development. alumni special Alumni Magazine 028 Kindly update your contacts online, details of the Homecoming event will be sent to you by email nearer the time Thanks!

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MBA Alumni Association Annual Dinner and Annual General Meeting - Organized by MBA Alumni Association and MBA Alumni Development Office MEGA CEO Talk - Organized by Mechanical Engineering Graduates’ Association (MEGA) February 2006 Stay Connected and Keep in Touch: To consolidate and foster growth of our UST alumni network, please update your contact information at the University’s e-communication system, Alum-e-Nation (www.alumni.ust.hk). February 2006 UST will be celebrating its 15th Anniversary in the year of 2006. The University has begun planning for a series of programs and activities. Since the 10th Anniversary in 2001, the University has scaled new heights and gained impressive results on many fronts. As we move forward, the recently launched HKUST Strategic Plan 2005-2020 has set the goal of becoming a world academic leader in the next 15 years. It is hoped that through celebrations, the University will be able to share its joy of success as well as its aspirations with different stakeholders. No doubt the 15th Anniversary will also be a great opportunity for graduates’ homecoming activities. We shall update you later when the programs take shape. Stay tuned! Suggestions and opinions from alumni are most welcome. Do share with us by writing to Venus Cheng, Project Officer of the 15th Anniversary programs, at venus.cheng@ust.hk. March 2006 CSAA Annual Dinner - Organized by Computer Science Alumni Association (CSAA) Class of 1996 Homecoming Gathering - Organized by the Office of University Development and Public Affairs June 2006 Happy Hour Gathering in Shanghai - Organized by Shanghai Chapter, HKUSTAA Spring 2006 Class of 1996: UST’s 15th Anniversary

一件Te e：長大的憑證 科大首位博士畢業生廖家俊教授（Prof Jack Lau 1994 PhD（ELEC） 數年前獲科大創業計劃支持，創辦幻音數碼有限公司（Perception Digital）並擔任公司主席及行政總裁。jack亦是科大電機及電子工程 學系兼任副教授及科大校友籌款委員會主席。 去年校友捐贈者答謝會舉行當日，Jack（圖右一）身穿白色 T恤，令人眼前一亮。據知情人士透露，這件印有科大全景的T恤 是jack赴會前夕，專誠到科大紀念品中心購買。 Jack深信校友捐贈的一分一毫對科大極具意義：全是大家對母校的 心意：jack記得母親曾對自己說：「一日你未識奉獻，你都未算長 大。。因此認為我們都應各盡所能，支持科大。哪怕是買一件 科大T恤，也算是支持科大的行動了 Jack說：「打從入學的第一天起，我們每人和科大的關係都留不可 分，外問人向我們提起科大，不論什麼事，也會說成『你啦科大點 樣點樣』。因此，科大於我們來說，已不再是科大，而是’我此呱 科大』。」 數月前政府再推出「配對補助金計劃」，Jack更率先承諾，於未來4 年，共捐贈約22萬港元給「科大校友獎學金」，獎勵成績卓越的電 機及電子工程系內地本科生。lack的捐款更配合了科大《策略發展計 劃2005－2020》，今科大能夠吸納更多優秀的學生。Jach不但以捐款 支持科大，在校友籌款活動上更經常出謀獻策。他覺得近年校友籌款 成績不錯，可算是踏出了很好的第一步。 繼於2000年獲選為「香港十大傑出青年」， 今年 11月，Jach獲香港工業總會頒授「香 港青年工業家獎」。評審認為Jack擁有敏銳 目光。善於開拓及把握商機，往往將挑戰變 成機遇。去年‧全球有400萬部MP3唱機採 用 Perception Digital的創新技術。 一張椅：你的榮耀我的姓氏 夏利萊博士及夫人演講廳（LTC）內的一張椅背上，刻著： “EMERSON TECHNOLOGY AWARD - ERIC WU” 眼看旁邊的椅背，刻上的是個人或團體之名。唯獨這張，刻了一個「得 獎者。的名字。 科大心留座計劃的贊助者胡文威《Eric Wu 1998 Mphil (MECH，現任 Emerson Climate Technologies旗下谷輪公司（Copeland Corporation）高級 項目工程師。 Eric因科研成績卓越，榮獲Emerson的傑出員工獎，獲發1000美元的獎 金。Enc所屬公司有一個傳統：得獎者會將獎金捐給曾就讀的學校。 Erlc獲獎後，決定把獎金捐給科大。Eric說：「我十分感激科大對我的栽 培，我在科大修讀碩士的日子學曉很多東西。科大的科研實在強勁，給我 的啟發可說是多而又多，我尤其感激教授對我的指導。J Eric表示，公司將開發更多的研究項目，日後自己若再獲獎項，必定與科 大一同分享。他更笑言：’最重要是做到拋磚引玉，鼓勵到更多校友積極 捐獻 他以獎金支持大學為校友特設的籌款活動一Adopt-a-Seat，在LTC第一 行座位中買了一張‘gold seat” 在那椅背上，刻有的不只是Eric及其公司的名字，更鐫刻著科大的光榮。 ’科大心留座計劃一LTC內萬眾一心

一幅水墨畫：兩對夫婦心 今年畢業典禮，同學都收到一張明信片，上面印有一幅小舟渡洋的水墨畫，旁邊還有一組題 字：’又是畢業時節小舟牽繫離情 滿載關懷祝願駛向光輝前程」。 看那小舟在水中前行，似乎剛駛出海，離岸不遠。科大人只要細看，必定覺得此景似曾相識： 圍繞宿舍的無敵大海景，還有石灘旁的小碼頭；小舟，代表的正是剛離校的畢業生。 這幅畫作原來是出自人文學部榮休教授丁邦新夫人陳琪女士的手筆，上有丁教授題句。 為響應政府的「等額補助金計劃J，科大的師生校友各盡所長，為科大籌款。丁教授伉儷別出心裁，推出新琪畫展。義賣書畫，回饅科大，籌款成績美滿。 校友梁天裕（Terry Leung）1995 BEng (COMP) 2002 MBA與妻子李婉婷（Mavis Lee）1999 BBA （ACCT)（圖左二及左三），於新琪畫展。中買下這幅畫。夫婦二人覺得此畫很有意思，於是把 這幅畫轉送母校，讓師弟師妹可細味畫中情懷。大學發展與公共事務處校友事務組更將這畫作縮印成明信片，贈予應屆畢業同學。 一幅水墨畫，串連了兩對夫婦心繫科大的故事一對結婚四十年仍恩愛如昔的眷侶，夫妻同心，妙筆生輝照遍科大一對畢業數年的新婚愛侶，仍不時念及母校，購畫支持科大的同時，還不吝將畫與科大人分享。

噍 Radica 的“私人”飛機鎖定目標……「噍。的一聲，汽球裡的彩 紙於空中飄揚—一Radica Systems Limited在6月正式進駐香港科學園！ 這個好玩的開幕儀式，表現出Radica 的 CEO 郭正光（Francis KWOk）1998 BSc (PHYS) （右圖右一）無論在何時何地，仍是創意無限 據聞Franc原來的意念，竟是要親自跳降傘，以象徵Radica空降科學園，可惜因場地所限，這個‘Radcal’的開幕儀式未能實現，Francis空中英姿與各位緣憧一面 一架飛機：Radical Radica畫出倉意天空 Francis決意憑創新意念，結合marketing與 利用人工智能電子系統為企業客戶進行target marketing。Radica是首間於科學園設立總部的「科大創業公司 ，專門為企業客戶開發個人化 e-Marketing software。 Radica響應大學籌款，捐出3萬元支持科大，然而捐款形式很特別。這3萬元是用以設立名為 Radica Creative e-Marketing Award Program的比賽，分 3年舉辦，旨在鼓勵同學跨學系組隊合作，以e-Marketing概念發揮創意，進行比賽。 Radica開幕同時，也是首屆 Radica Creative e-Marketing Award的頒獎典禮。 比賽由Radica, 科大商學院及大學發展與公共事務處合辦，科大市場學系學生會協辦及香港市務學會全力支持，並得到BUPA Health Insurance, Regene, Slme Darby Motor Services Limited 和《電腦廣場》鼎力贊助。主題alumni-giving. 大會更邀請朱經武校長及科技園署理行政總裁鮑紹雄先生作主禮及頒獎嘉賓。 比賽的得獎名單如下： 冠罩：Milestone 亞軍：Epochal 季軍：Bravery 優異獎：e-bright； Contribut-e；MAD Francis——一個年輕的CEO不只以金錢回饋科大，還用心設計比賽。推廣e-Marketing概念，鼓勵師弟妹合展創意，同心為科大。看似簡單的捐贈也能一舉數得，Francis果真是Radically creative

一間小學在桂林：薪火相傳的佳話 90年歷史的教學樓，象徵的不是輝煌的過去，而是歷史遺下 的滄桑。 課室裡陽光耀眼，並非有天幕新設計，只是它根本沒有蓋頂。 沒有自來水的教員宿舍，與教學樓並列為危樓。 這是桂林平樂縣小學每天要面對的現實。 有一天，兩位訪客的到臨，為小學揭開了新的一頁。 科大首屆IEMBA校友，眼見國內不少地方缺乏基本的教育設施， 因此決定自發籌募善款。幫助貧困地區興建校舍。 早於2003年，班代表高朗2003 和IEMBA協調中心副主任 林智生，為了物色有需要的學校，走訪中國西南一帶的貧窮地區。 有一天，他們走到了桂林平樂縣小學，眼見兩幢危樓竟為校舍 EMBA校友決定為小學重建校舍。新大樓獲命名為香港科技大學 IEMBA校友會綜合樓。今年4月，新校舍揭幕典禮，科大教職員、 同學及IEMBA校友一同到賀。林智生說：「IEMBA同學樂善好施 的精神必定可以薪火相傳：第二屆的IEMBA畢業生將會資助廣西或 四川山區小學。」 科大校友踴躍回饋母校，大學為答謝校友，於去年特別舉行校友捐贈者答謝會，會上邀請剛成立的科大校友合唱團獻唱多首名曲：Flying Free” “Pround Of You”。當唱到《我的驕傲》時，全場科大人更一同和唱。校友以科大為榮

戲, 夢, 人生 他們都有一團火 科大戲劇校友會於2003年成立，凝聚了一群劇場發燒友，他們幾乎將工餘全部時間都奉獻給台前或幕後。甚至以此為職業，非常矢志不移。 劇場演出的終極目的，就是要和觀眾溝通。劇場中人，往往心中都有一團火。燃燒自己，也盼望將那股熱力熔化他人。 且看這幾位戲劇校友會成員，如何演繹他們的舞台熱戀故事。 迎新營的戲劇新丁 梁遠光（Walter）1998 BEng（COMP）唸中學的 時候偶然會看香港話劇團及中英劇團的演 出，印象最深是張達明編導的《客鄉情途遠》，覺得「好得意」。考入科大，在迎新營蹈躂，情不自禁就走到戲劇學會報名做新丁，從此戀上劇場 當年的戲劇學會只是校內一個很小眾的團體，透過工作坊，Walter認識了校外的戲劇前輩。視野大增，愛得更深，結果，那幾年的大學生涯，主修戲劇，副修才是電腦。 不安份的心 新加被深造三年 畢業後，以電腦工作維生兩年，但工餘對劇場仍然不離不棄，一顆 心更越來越不安份。2000年，新加坡著名劇作家郭寶崑創辦一個3年制的「劇場訓練與研究課程，朋友將這課程推介給Walter，那 份課程簡介他至今還保留著。因為觸動，他 當年很認真地在某些重要的說明加以劃 線，例如：’它將培養技巧扎實、思 想敏銳‧既有關照社會的意識，又有優 良藝術素質的自主性強健的演員 並 掌握多方面的能力，以便能進行跨文化 與跨美學的創作。。又例如：「本課程 的目的，是要讓學生們深入接觸這些古典系統的美學‧技巧、經典 劇目與理論，使這些藝術資源成為學生們將來進行劇場創作的終生 財富。。亞洲四大古典劇場系統，包括中國京劇‧日本能劇‧印度 Bharata Natyam以及印尼的爪哇劇場。 很奇怪，課程簡介有關証書方面，r學院不頒發學位或文憑。這一 句，Walter似乎視而不見，完全沒有筆劃的痕跡，大概他早已認同 r求學不是求文憑」。 郭老師親自來港面試，Walter因為普通話及英語欠佳不被取錄，及 後卻峰迴路轉：’寶崑並沒有放棄我，第二天，他給我電話，提議 我半年後再到新加坡面試，這期間好好強化自己的語文能力。第三 天，寶崑又再來電，他說先給我落實學位，否則我就不能及時申請 香港藝術發展局的獎學金。 劇場大師郭寶崑的啟迪 Walter；愛蔫稱郭老師為寶崑，言談中，他形容寶崑仿似一位慈父， 而且充滿智慧；「他提點我，掌握好外語，就可對外將自己推展得 更遠。過往我從來沒有想到這一點。」 後來，他真的每天花個半小時惡捕雙語，狠狠的唸，直至舌頭痳 痺，很想嘔吐。百分百投入與劇場談戀愛，原來從來不易。 半夜看月亮 記錄心情練思考 最初到新加坡，語言不通，與同學的水平又有一定差距，充滿了異 鄉人的困擾，未來千多個日子對他仿似沒有盡頭，晚上躺在床上， 竟獨自默默流淚。他第一個功課，就是寫這份心情。寶崑看完他的 功課，沒有說好或不好，只問了他兩個問題：「你講的是有關月亮 的故事嗎 月亮是否對你很重要 ，他要求Walter每晚半夜 2時 15 分起來，好好凝望月亮半小時，然後做筆記，一個月後，再給他看 這份月亮的心情記錄。從中Walter學會了思考的重要，好好去面對 自己。 同班最初有14位同學，能堅持到畢業只有9人，而敬愛的寶崑老師 看不到他們的結業演出，於2002年病逝。 藝術世界從沒對錯 劇場訓練，重視表現力‧理解力及 感受尢，而年輕演員最難拿捏的就 是感受力，因為缺乏生活體驗，沒 有參照。Walter慨歎新一代的生活 實在太幸福，又怎能領悟玫瑰園以 外的傷痛與磨難呢 「實崑說過，電腦可以純粹是 0與1的關係，很理性，當中 不容出錯，但藝術從來就沒 有對錯之分。。對於電腦的 理性與劇場的感性，walter並非一面倒支持一方，反 而有很持平的看法：「過往電腦學科的邏輯訓練，讓我 對事物的體會呈現更多的角度。」 年多前學成返港，Walter除了在本地 劇場演出及擔任工作坊導師外，現更 在浸會大學任教「聲音與形體 工作 坊。難得他左右腦同時發展，在藝術 與現實生活之中，似已找到最適然的 平衡點

都是一台戲 林愛心Sally1999 BBA（MGTO）, 譚家敏（Amy） 2000 BBA（MARK）、林逸明（Ken )1998 BEng（COMP）2005 MSc(IT)，還有 Walter，均是科大戲劇校友會的中堅份子。和其他在職校友一樣，他們都要忙於為生活營役，而這幾位戲劇發燒友異口同聲表示，工餘的時間，幾乎全部奉獻給劇場。他們這份執著很教人疑惑，大家都不是純情學子了，為什麼還可以愛得這樣堅持？ Saly月前辭去廣告公司的客戶服務工作，加入劇場成為自由身舞台工作者，更為「春天舞台」做行政及編劇工作，問她：「這可以是一份終身職業嗎年輕的Sally想一想，將聲音略為提高，彷彿為自己注入多一點信心， 然後答道：’應該可以的 選擇總需要勇氣 對Amy來說，通過連續5個小時的形體和英語考 驗，放下自己的事業，所有顧慮和牽掛，今年7月起孤身走到新加坡修讀Walter經歷過的3年劇場練課程，到底什麼力量促使Amy有這麼大的勇氣去圓一個戲劇夢？ 沒包袱自由多 正如昔日他們剛踏入科大校門，在眾多的學會當中。加入當年人少 勢弱的劇社，這樣的選擇也需要一份忠於自己的勇氣。那時候的 “潮”人都愛加入舞蹈學會，因為那才是夠型夠cool身份象徵。今 天的劇社，已變成一個熱門門檻，會員超逾500人，活躍成員也近半 百，全因近年教育界和戲劇界人士積極推動戲劇教育，不少資源投 放於中學的戲劇推廣，不少科大新生已是劇場老手。 回想起來，這群科大老鬼也不無感慨，Ken形容當時科大劇社，參 與的同學不多，在大專界既不叫好，旁人對他們亦沒有任何期望， 除了迎新營和周年演出外，劇社沒有既定活動，每年的活動全由新 一屆社員策劃，社員反而可以無拘無束去實驗，去 遊戲，在演出街頭劇當中。盡情發揮創意，自得其樂。 他們近日看師弟妹的演出，劇終時候，見所有工 作人員站在台前齊喊口號，為自己打氣，這種謝幕的方式他們見所未見，很是訝異，不禁猜想，這是否意昧當中有壓力的存在）相比較下，他們昔日自由自在遊戲舞台，似乎痛快得多。「有歷史就有包袱」，經過這麼多年的成長，今日的科大劇社，已經不再是初生之犢。 戲中戲 在人生主導那場戲之外，搞劇場，又添多好幾齣戲中戲，豐富了大 家的生活體驗。Amy認為演員的訓練，需要經常面對自己 的優點又或缺點，這是很好的自身觀照。多年的舞台經 驗令她強於溝通，對她從事銷售及保險工作十分有利。 sally本來是個學習機器，但劇場講求細膩的演繹，她變 得愛思考，人的素質得以提升。Ken擔任導演，正職是 個IT人，工作講求絡線和溝通，而戲劇世界往往天馬行 空，有無限可能，且重視溝通，原來人生和戲，要求源 出一轍。 認真IT人 工作、導演領域求突破 在別人眼中只是“柴嘩嘩’的一台戲，在Ken眼中卻另有看法c「認 真的製作才會有質素，有付出才會感受到箇中樂趣和意義。。擔任 導演的Ken認為要將意念轉為畫面。再轉變為觀眾接收的訊息，需 要各參與者在製作過程中緊密合作。各部門創造出令觀眾耳目一新 的設計，才會達到理想的效果。透過積極參與戲劇活動和義工活 動，Ken累積和掌握了豐富的組織經驗和有效率的溝通技巧。 在熱愛戲劇活動的另一面，Ken和兩位 朋友合夥在今年開展他們自己的業務。 在工作繁重證券行 4年，放假參與戲 劇活動之餘，Ken還在同一時間修畢科 大 MSC（IT）課程，成為該課程的首批畢 業生j到底是怎樣找那麼多時間出來 呢「我對 prograrnming有濃厚的興 趣；另外，作為development team leader，一定要掌握技術知識。在不了 解的情況下開發軟件，後果可以是很嚴 重證券行的程式是不可以停的可 以看出Ken對他的專業的熱情絕不遜於 對戲劇的熱愛。「和舞台上的表演要有 突破一樣，電腦系統的功能要有突破才能令用家支持你的產品。」 Ken指出他為證券行開發的交易系統，網上客戶和證券行內的經紀 所用的程式幾乎完全一樣，反應時間亦只在一至兩秒之間。Ken擅 長時間分配，看重效率，可同時一身兼數職，相信Ken在工作和戲 劇兩方面必會繼續追求更大的突破

虛榮以外…多面睇 千萬不要令人誤會我只是在鼓勵同學參與劇場活動，我最希望其實是他們設法尋找及投入他們喜歡的東西。和葉正浩 1997 BBA（ISMT) 聊天後，他在電郵有以上的補充。 他曾經「全身投入。於劇場世界，科大畢業後，加入了「進念二十面體。劇團，之後再與「非常林奕華。合作，全職擔任行政及演出監製的工作，其中包括擔任陳綺貞演出之音樂劇場《十八相送》的監製。 除了管理‧策劃等工作，他同時也參與劇場創作，與朋友創辦劇團「冶丁」，名字意念源自「野仔。的蔫稱， 充滿反叛‧愛搞事的氣息，但為免太單向，結果選用了諧音「冶丁」，變成了非常正氣的鍊鋼之人。 葉正浩笑說他開始對戲劇有興趣，源自小時的貪慕虛榮，希望受人注目，後來因緣下有機會加入劇團，認識了。 一班思想較不同的人，滿足了他的另類虛榮及好奇心。他說，愈接觸愈發現戲劇其實不單單是站在舞台上的虛榮，而是非常有啟發性的團隊活動，從而對戲劇變得更投入、更熱愛。 闖蕩人生大舞台 他唸的是資訊管理，但他說在擔當監製時，需要有系統地解決 大量問題，一樣可以學以致用。回顧過往的劇場工作令他體驗 多角度看事物的重要性，不同崗位的分工、劇本演繹的多變‧ 觀眾的多元化，環環互動互扣。作為監製，他要協調各方面的 需求，就要客觀圓通，不可偏執行事。一個成功的管理人，EQ可能比IQ更重要，在絕對講究團隊精神的劇場演出，累積多年 的經驗，對葉正浩日後闔蕩任何一個人生舞台，肯定是一項實 貴的資產。 2004年初，他離開了工作多年的劇場界，更離開香港，長駐上海從事文化及體育活動的策劃及管理工作。雖然他離開了香港的劇場圈子，但仍不忘多年參與戲劇製作的經驗or我現在專門在國內從事相對以前規模大一些的賽事及文化活動，涉及更多的商業運作。而與以前工作共通的，都是要慎重考慮及安排，滿足觀眾或參與者的現場參與感受。只是劇場比較專門罷了。。相信今日在葉正浩眼中，劇場只不過是文化事業其中的一環，未來他要追求的，肯定比這一個舞台為大。他更高興有機會到中國工作，在一個陌生的地方重新學習，重新出發l

神射手 盧嘉琪 Cynthia Lo 2004 BSc (MATH) 科大、香港首位奧運射擊選手 嘉琪數年前偶遇射擊運動，一拍即合，轉眼已踏上全球競技場一一 雅典奧運會。嘉琪去年出戰奧運，遇上最頂尖的對手。為要達到百 步穿揚的境界，每位選手也經歷過日復日‧刻板的射擊練習。她 說：「運動員備戰多時，均視奧運金牌為最高目標，因此競賽氣氛 十分緊張。當時，我盡量保持沉著應戰的心，幸好壓力也不算太 大，始終我原來的目標是2008年北京奧運，後來突然知道自己得 到雅典奧運的參賽資格，便在暑假期間苦練，我只求盡全力去比 賽。。用平常心作賽的她，結果奧運成績比中國的「奪金希望。還 要高。 射擊比賽峰迴路轉，勝負不能預測。嘉琪早已頒悟箇中道理：’資 深選手有經驗，但壓力太大臨場也會失準；新選手可能 經驗較淺，但勝在無包袱。我們應該抓著自己的優勢， 努力發揮。。勝負的關鍵很多時取決於選手的心理狀態。嘉琪曾 在訪問中數次強調：「每一個比賽機會也不可以放棄；每一 個比賽也是心路歷程的磨練。」 雅典奧運，中國射擊選手王義夫連續第 四屆奪得金牌。嘉琪對「偶像。讚歎不 已：「要廿多年來堅持重複的練習，要 背負數次奪金的壓力再次奪魁，實在是 很不容易。驚人的毅力‧穩健的心理質 素，缺一不可。」 奧運結束後，嘉琪開始選擇工作。坊間的報章曾大字標題—— 嘉琪會當「陀槍師姐J，但實際上她並不打算在這幾年內加入 警隊。她說：「雖然很喜歡警察的工作，但當想到長期「陀槍J 與輪班工作會影響腰部和射擊表現，就知道要暫時放棄 除了射擊運動，嘉琪還有另一個夢想。嘉琪在科大主修數學 與統計學。去年奧運結束後，她曾表示希望學以致 用，利用統計學協助運動員提昇表現，讓自己這兩項 專長可以相輔相成。現在她已如願以償。任職於香港 體育學院。負責替運動員進行數據統計與分析。 問到工作會否影響她的練習，嘉琪坦言，因為槍會開放時間是 朝9晚5，與她工作的時間重疊，所以只能在星期六、日進行 練習。不過，體院的工作性質比較固定，假期也較彈性，可以 讓運動員告假參賽。每年她最少有數個出外比賽或集訓的時 候，很多時一去就是半個月 工作‧比賽、練習。在理想與現實之間，嘉琪努力不 懈，尋找當中的平衡點 全運會, 東亞運動會 嘉琪繼續加緊練習‧參加集訓和熱身賽，為08奧運做好準備 會計精英 葉偉軒 Chris Yip 2004 BBA (ACCT & FINA) 擊敗逾萬名對手專業試勇奪全球第三 在科大會計及財務學系以甲等榮譽畢業的葉偉軒，現於羅兵咸永道會計師事務所的金融服務業部門任職審計員 他於1年內已考畢特許公認會計師公會 （ACCA要求範圍內的所有考卷。更在2005年的ACCA「專業會計師考試的最後3張核心考卷，取得227分佳績，成功擊敗萬多名考生，名列全球第3名。同輩們都說偉軒「好厲害」 今次揚威國際，偉軒說：’衷心感激科大教授的教導，特別是 Prof Sabrina Kwan與 Prof Clive Lennox。偉軒中學時是名理科生，從未修讀會計課程，但在科大教授的循循善誘下’天資聰穎的他很快就打穩基礎。「我覺得科大的課程排很好，循序漸進，讓學生容易適應。除傳授知識外，教授更為我未來工作及人生目標等方面提供寶貴意見、 Prof Lennox請我當他的研究助理，讓我加深了解會計的研究工作。對我的個人發展實在很有裨益呢 。就算助後，偉軒仍與教授保持密切聯繫。 為全力應付專業試，偉軒於考試前冽囿個月備戰，幸獲葉媽媽的愛心 湯水作最強後盾 當問及致勝方法磚 他說主要是時間分配得宜及夠專心，「先擬好讀書計劃，盡量跟足。基本概念一定要透徹明白，死記用處不大。他更喜歡在溫習之餘，與好友打羽毛球及騎單車，以輕鬆一下 偉軒孜孜不倦，希望努力考取更多的專業資格及持續進修，「最好能在科大修讀碩士學位」好好裝備自在業內作出貢獻。』

CEO講座一 『廣拓無疆視界，盡攬環球契機』 為啟發校友對事業去向的思維，並提供與同業交流的機會，科大 計算機科學系校友會及計算機工程學系校友會，聯同港大計算機 科學系校友會‧中大訊息工程學系校友會於9月聯合主辦名為 「廣拓無疆視界，盡攬環球契機 的CEO講座。 是次CEO講座邀請 IBM China／Hong Kong Limited及QuaICornm International 啪高層分享他們寶貴的經驗，給大家揭示成功的要訣及香港資訊科技界專才的發展路向。講座中設有分組討論環節， 參加的校友都十分踴躍向嘉賓發問。

幹事招募 Physics Alumni Association 物理系校友會 物理系校友會於2003年重新成立，至今舉行了不少活動，包 括參觀天文台預報中心、到教授家拜年、燒烤、離島遊‧籃球 及羽毛球比賽。 Univemity Choir Alumni Association 大學合唱團校友會 大學合唱團校友會(UCAA）於2004年成立。能夠凝聚一眾有心人繼續「唱好科大」發揚科大人的音樂精神，不僅是因為對大學合唱團生活的不捨，也是因為受到團友及指揮蔣慧民先生對合唱音樂的熱忱所感染。合唱團是我們大學生活不可磨滅的一部份，每一次排練、表演、比賽、即興演唱，都在我們心中留下歌聲與笑聲。 隨著11月的大學合唱團周年音樂會《四季歌情四季色》圓滿結束，我們現正籌備於12月23日在尖沙咀星光大道附近進行一場唱聖詩的活動。我們將會以合唱的歌聲，為大家帶來一個r普天同唱。的晚上。 歡迎所有合唱團校友電郵至 al_choir＠usthk登記成為 UCAA會員

日本駕車自由行 漫步績紛花世界 和緩起伏的丘陵‧斑斕艷麗的花田，就是那縈迴在我們心中的北海道。 7月初遊北海道，是我們第4次的日本遊。然而，今次的旅程卻跟以往大不相同，全因我們選擇了駕車自由行。這個決定為我們帶來無限 驚喜，很想與大家分享。我們在出發前做了很多資料搜集，最後還是覺得租車的自由度較高，而且費用與乘搭日本IR火車相若，所以決 定全程11天以汽車代步。 GPS穿梭東瀛 日本採用井田制。的道路規劃，街道的交界點幾乎都成90度角， 名乎其實是井井有條，加上與香港同樣是右駕左行，香港的駕駛者 很快便可駕輕就熟。車上更備有GPS全球定位系統，你連地圖也不 用看便可以找到目的地。GPS系統操作十分簡單，你只要輸入GPS 系統編號NAVI CODE或自的地電話，瑩幕便會顯示行車路線及預算 所需時間。 費用方面，以我們的旅程為例，租用的是萬事得323（1500C）四門房 車（車行也提供眾多不同收費的熱門旅行車），連同全程行駛 1620km的油費，平均每天消費約HK$430（以上費用未包括高速公 路的收費）。我們今次去的北海道，有6條高速公路，用以穿梭不 同地區。然而高速公路的收費並不便宜，例如由小樽到札幌的公路 全程約307km，收費便要HK$85。 富良野和美瑛：絢麗花毯 來到北海道，五彩繽紛的花田當然是旅程的主題。我們為要一睹那 七彩花卉編織而成的彩色地毯，特地來到富良野最大的富田農場。 這佔地6萬平方米的富田農場，主要分為五大花區，農場內盛放著 薰衣草‧罌粟、水仙等鮮花，像是彼此爭妍鬥豔，編織了一片片醉 人的花海。 美瑛是一個山丘小城，有連綿不斷的綠色田園，正面與十勝岳連峰 相望。在地形起伏的田地裡，遍地的馬鈐薯‧麥子、甜菜等農作 物，與薰衣草、罌粟花等花卉，相映成趣。 神威岬：矗立海上的巨人 我們由小樽駕車到著名的神威岬，約需2小時。神威岬位處積丹半 島前端，這80公尺高的斷崖巍然屹立在海岸上。這裡有一條名叫 「恰蓮卡。的散步徑，沿著小徑走大約20分鐘，便可由山脊走到海 峽前端。沿途我們得見壯麗的斷崖，在舒爽的清風吹拂下，凝望著 清澈的海洋，使人感到份外寧靜。或許你已開始嚮往相片中的怡神 美景吧。駕車自遊北海道，絕對值得一試呢l 當你準備2006年的旅遊大計，歡迎到我們的網址瀏覽： http八WW38Cr68th6COffi 梁天裕（Terry Leung）李婉婷（Mavis Lee） 1995BEng（COMP）1999BBA（ACCT 2002 MBA

萬物靜觀皆自得 寰宇遊歷任縱 緊密的商務旅程，除擴闊了我的眼界外，更令我對文化及人生有了新的領悟c這些體會不但在商務聚會及日常生活增加了話題，同時亦為我在工餘教學上帶來了第一手的教材 穿梭於不同的城市中，經常有人問我最喜歡那個地方。我最初會說是一些熱門的旅遊地點。其後我會說每一個地方都擁有其獨特的環境和歷史，就正如沒有一種文化比另外一種優勝。 有些地方，或許一生只去一趟。因此，我盡可能掌握時間，在不同角度多瀏覽一點‧多觀察一點。人生又豈不是一樣 有些機會，一生只來一趟，稍縱即逝。把握與否，多半在乎自己 欲窮千里目，更上一層樓。且讓我們放眼天下 葉偉傑《Matthew lp） 1995 BSc (MATH) 寫於 11月 30日 上海盧灣區 在這裏與大家分享我在今年於不同城市所捕捉的一些面貌和剎那光景。歡迎到我的遊歷網頁》細賞。